Design Administrator

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day.

Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
Eric Wright Water aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the ‘Eric Wright’ ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner. Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management;

‘If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it’. Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management. We operate framework contracts with a number of the key UK water companies. Our delivery model provides customer service and value to our clients.

We are seeking a organised and detail oriented Design Administrator
to join our team based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. You will be responsible for the general administrative and document control duties, ensuring accurate data management and smooth operational processes. Assisting in the preparation, coordination, and delivery of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals in line with project and client requirements. This position will involve close collaboration and supporting our in house design team.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in administration and have worked in a busy and thriving environment.

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Design Team
• Act as an Information Manager, attending relevant meetings and sharing updates with the team
• Support access requests and assist with the Project Wise document management system
• Compile, review and format O&M manuals
  , ensuring documentation is accurate, complete and submitted on time
• Liaise with project managers, engineers and subcontractors to gather drawings, datasheets, certificates, warranties and other required documentation
• Maintain document control, version control and project records in line with company and client requirements
• Maintain trackers, logs and reports, supporting data analysis where required
• Contribute to improving team processes, systems and ways of working

• A proactive individual who uses their initiative to identify and resolve issues independantly
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Experience in document control, technical documentation
• Experience working within construction, engineering sectors
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., Project Wise and SharePoint)

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
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